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Patent ductus arteriosis is a common congenital heart defect. It often goes away on its own. In some cases, a baby needs medicine to help it close. Surgery is an option in other cases.

For some children, the pain of certain events may be too much to bear. As a result, they may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Fortunately, there is hope for children who suffer trauma.

Laparoscopy is a type of surgery. The doctor uses a long, thin tube with a camera to look inside your body.

A pain scale measures your pain changes for you as a way to keep track of your pain. You can then share this information with your health care provider.

Outpatient surgery is also called same-day or ambulatory surgery. This sheet gives you more information about how to prepare.

Complications from untreated PID can take many years to develop. The longer a woman has untreated PID, the greater the chance that these problems will occur.

If you have PID, talking about it can be hard. But your health is at stake. If a recent STI caused your PID, your partner must be tested and treated. If you've had PID for many years, you and your partner may now need to discuss problems such as infertility.

As soon as PID has been diagnosed, it should be treated with antibiotics. Two or more types of antibiotics may be taken at the same time. This ensures that all the bacteria are killed. It's very important to take all of your medicine as prescribed, or the infection may not go away.

Viral gastroenteritis is an irritation of the stomach and intestines due to infection with a virus. Learn how to care for a child who has this illness.